Robert Dean
Local residents head to polls to select next mayor
by (Jhodges)
Submitted 08-04-2015 under NEWS
Today, Tuesday, August 4, is election day in Grand Rapids. To find your polling place or if you are registered to vote, use the Michigan Voter Information Center. Polls open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m. so make sure to get out to vote....
Mayoral candidates face off in final debate before Tuesday election
by (Gabi Brown)
Submitted 08-03-2015 under NEWS
Last Thursday, all four mayoral candidates faced off in a final debate before Grand Rapids’ primary election, focusing on the topic of income inequality. The July 30 debate took place at Loosemore Auditorium at Grand Valley State University...
Mayoral candidates answer citizen questions on their role as mayor, representing young voices, City finances
by (Holly)
Submitted 07-28-2015 under NEWS
With just one week left until the Primary elections, with four mayoral candidates on the ballot and the possibility of our next mayor being chosen that day, we’re bringing more questions from our local citizens that were sent to us on July 15...
Community Media Center to host citizen-driven mayoral candidate debate
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 06-09-2015 under NONPROFITS
The Grand Rapids Community Media Center (CMC), in an effort to ensure local citizens are informed, engaged and ready to vote in our city’s August 4 mayoral primary, is hosting a debate on July 15. The debate, led with assistance from...In studio: Grand Rapids Children's Museum
by (WYCE)
Submitted 04-09-2010 under NONPROFITS
This week, Catalyst Radio speaks with Robert Dean, Executive Director of the Grand Rapids Children's Museum. Music featured in the show comes from local musician Ken Bierschbach, with "Hey Brother" from his recent release, Brand New...
Angela Davis: Frameworks for Social Justice
by (Ken Tamke)
Submitted 02-12-2010 under LOCAL LIFE
She speaks with the same passion and power that she had when I heard her in the late 60’s. Today, Angela Davis displays the wisdom and eloquence of speech that she’s achieved through a lifetime of fighting oppression. Appearing Wednesday...